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Spain were in good form as they completed a 100 per cent record in their World Cup qualifying group by beating Bosnia-Herzegovina. Goal.com watched the game and gave each player a mark out of ten...

BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA

Nemanja Supic - 5.5: Was exposed for the first goal and looked shaky for long periods before a couple of good late saves lifted him.

Sanel Jahic - 5.5: Riera could have had a hat-trick as he allowed the Liverpool star far too much space in which to play.

Safet Nadarevic - 6: Was much more composed than his central partner and he prevented the scoreline being even higher.

Emir Spahic - 5: Showed little leadership against a Spanish side that ran him ragged and he will want to forget this performance quickly.

Sejad Salihovic - 5.5: Looked confident in patches and Spain had to look centrally to create their chances.

Elvir Rahimic - 6: Went off at the start of the second period after a hard-working display in the midfield.

Samir Muratovic - 5.5: Worked hard when having to track back and was able to show good technical ability when going forward.

Zvjezdan Misimovic - 6.5: Could have scored early on but his finish was poor but he recovered well and deserved his late goal.

Vedad Ibisevic - 6: Slightly greedy at key moments, but he showed great ability to move into positions and beat players.

Miralem Pjanic - 6: Impressed at times and will give many more teams problems and he at least ensured Casillas had to stay alert.

Edin Dzeko - 6.5: Scored in the closing moments after failing to take advantage of some the space afforded to Bosnia in the first half.

Subs

Zlatan Bajramovic - 5.5: Entered the fray and was unable to help Bosnia mount too many attacks until the last few minutes.

Admir Vladavic - 6: Looked lively when he went on and his speed down the right could have crated more goals.

Mirko Hrgovic - 5.5: Did not make any major mistakes when going on.


SPAIN

Iker Casillas - 7: Will have been upset to have conceded twice at the end after a strong of good saves kept Bosnia out.

Andoni Iraola - 5.5: Looked nervy and his late defensive error for Bosnia's second goal may shake his confidence.

Gerard Pique - 7: A fine headed goal and some good technique to move forward, but he did make two mistakes in the opening period.

Raul Albiol - 6.5: Spain may have netted five but the Real Madrid defender joined Pique in showing some tired touches and gave away clumsy fouls.

Joan Capdevila - 7: Calm and collected he was able to sit back and ensure that Bosnia did not have too much enjoyment on his flank.

Sergi Busquets - 6: Probably Spain's quietest performer as it was hard to tell he was on the pitch in the first half.

Xabi Alonso  - 7: The expected range of good touches were on display even if he did little to stand out in the centre.

Andres Iniesta - 8: Is looking better and better as he makes his return to full fitness from an injury and he stood out tonight.

Albert Rieira - 6: Should have had a hat-trick and has a low mark because he did not take one of his many chances.

David Silva - 8: An outstanding performance that was capped with a great goal after he produced passing and movement of quality.

Alvaro Negredo 8: Came good in the second half as he scored twice and set up another to prove he does have what it takes at this level.

Subs
 
Marcos Senna 5.5: Settled in and made few mistakes, but was on the pitch when Bosnia netted two late goals.

Sergio Ramos 5.5: Also on as Spain conceded and he will not have been pleased about that.

Juan Mata - 7: What more can a coach ask for than a forward to go on and score a goal and he did just that.

Source: goal.com